M'GounModerate
Trek from Ait Bouguemez to the Tassaout Valley
- Duration
- 7 days
- Max altitude
- 2,905 m
- Total ascent
- 4,032 m↑
- Best season
- Apr–Nov
A rarely walked route for lovers of wide open spaces. From the Ait Bouguemez valley you climb to the Azib N'Ikkis shepherd huts, cross the Tarkeddit pass, then follow the wild Tassaout valley down to Megdaz, one of the finest earthen villages in the Atlas. Nights in a gite, in tents and in a shepherd's shelter, about 5 hours of walking a day, April to November.
100% adjustable. This itinerary is a base — Maroc Trek Atlas adjusts, adds and removes any part of it for you.
The route
Day by day
Day 1
Arrival in Marrakech
Arrival in Marrakech.
Day 2
Marrakech – Oughbar pass – Ait Bouguemez
Drive via Azilal and the Oughbar pass to Ait Bouguemez. Night in a family gite.
Night: Gîte
Day 3
Ait Bouguemez – Azib N'Ikkis
- Walking
- 5 h
Walk to the Azib N'Ikkis shepherd huts. Night in a tent.
Night: Bivouac
Day 4
Tarkeddit pass
- Walking
- 5 h
Cross the Tarkeddit pass. Night in a tent.
Night: Bivouac
Day 5
Towards the Tassaout – Imin Ikkis
- Walking
- 5 h
Descend towards the Tassaout valley to Imin Ikkis. Night in a shepherd's shelter.
Day 6
Imin Ikkis – Megdaz
- Walking
- 5 h
Walk down the valley to the village of Megdaz. Night in a tent.
Night: Bivouac
Day 7
Fakhour – Imi n'Ifri – Marrakech
Walk down via Fakhour, then drive back to Marrakech via Imi n'Ifri.
Included in this price
- Licensed mountain guide from the valley
- Private return transport from Marrakech (day 1 and day 7)
- Accommodation during the trek (a gite, tents and a shepherd's shelter)
- Meals during the 7 days of the trek
- Mules to carry the luggage
- Mint tea breaks during the 7 days
To plan for
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Drinks and personal expenses
- Tips
- Accommodation and meals in Marrakech
International flights are never included — you book those yourself
When to go
- January: off season
- February: off season
- March: off season
- April: recommended season
- May: recommended season
- June: recommended season
- July: recommended season
- August: recommended season
- September: recommended season
- October: recommended season
- November: recommended season
- December: off season
Recommended seasonOff seasonIt is November: this is the season.
Frequently asked questions
How fit do I need to be?
Moderate according to the agency, with about 5 hours of walking a day.
When is the best time to go?
From April to November.
How much does it cost?
Price per person: 540 EUR for 2, 500 EUR for 3, 460 EUR for 4 or more.
Where do we sleep?
In a family gite, in tents and one night in a shepherd's shelter.
How many days is the trek?
The agency's page announces 8 days with 4.5 walking days; the detailed programme covers 7 days, from arrival in Marrakech to the return.
What is the Ait Bouguemez valley?
Known as the 'Happy Valley', it is a green valley in the Central High Atlas, in Azilal province, famous for its earthen villages, terraced fields and dinosaur footprints. It is the starting point for treks to M'Goun.
Do I need to be sporty to do the Ait Bouguemez – Tassaout trek?
The agency rates it as moderate. You just need to walk regularly and be comfortable with several days of hiking.
What should I pack for the Ait Bouguemez – Tassaout trek?
Hiking boots, warm layers, a waterproof jacket, a headlamp, sun protection and a water bottle.
How do I get from Marrakech to the Ait Bouguemez valley?
The agency arranges private return transport from Marrakech. The road goes via Azilal and takes several hours across the Atlas.
Why book with Maroc Trek Atlas?
The agency is based at the Timit gite in the heart of the valley. Treks are led by Youssef, a certified mountain and desert guide with over 20 years of experience, and every itinerary can be adapted to your pace.
Your agency
Maroc Trek Atlas
- Based in
- Aït Bouguemez
- Terrain
- M'Goun, Toubkal, Sahara
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